THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COAL DEPOSIT AND BIOMASS BRICK PLANT

  • Sector: Energy

  • Type: Public

  • Project manager: Ministry of Energy


  • Estimated cost (USD): USD 16,002 million

  • Estimated cost (FCFA): FCFA 8,001 billion

The project objective is to set up an industrial coal and biomass brick factory in Tchirozerine, with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons. This project is part of the national strategy for the recycling of biomass and coal deposits by SONICHAR to efficiently combat desertification.

Benefits

  • Promotion and recycling of alternative local energy sources for improved response to strong demand and export possibility;
  • Economic profitability ensured by the existence of an extensive distributer network in all large Niger cities for efficient sales;
  • Rationalisation of production costs: site located close to SONOCHAR, enabling better supply of Nigerien coal deposit, positively tested in similar industrial plants;
  • Encourage social and economic development in the far North of Niger.

CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Project Design: State Partner State/partner

Funding: State Partner State/partner

Implementation: State Partner State/partner

Operations: State Partner State/partner

Risk sharing: State/partner